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1 Health Effects of Air Pollution Environmental Justice Community Partnership Presented at: Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (CVMVCD) Pedro Piqueras, Ph.D. Air Quality Specialist, Health Effects South Coast Air Quality Management District Trader Place Indio, CA

2 NOAA

3 What s in the air? Gases: Oxygen, Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfur Oxides, Ozone Liquids and solids: Dust, smoke particles, water droplets When does it become air pollution? When their concentration is high enough for a sufficient time to interfere with human health and/or cause environmental damage

4 Pollutant classification Criteria pollutants Common throughout the U.S. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Lead (Pb) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ) Particulate matter (PM) Ozone (O 3 ) Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ) Toxics* Community specific Arsenic Hexavalent Chromium Benzene Nickel Selenium Mercury dozens more * Not to be confused with toxins Both can cause health effects (Different concentrations and different exposure times) Both are monitored and regulated by South Coast AQMD

5 Particulate Matter (PM) Particulate Matter The sum of all solid and liquid particles suspended in the air Classified by size: PM10 Coarse particles PM2.5 Fine particles PM0.1 Ultrafine particles

6 PM Health PM impacts Effects Respiratory: - Asthma - Bronchitis - Lung function - Irritation - Premature death Cardiovascular: - Worsened heart disease - Premature death Cancers: - Lung cancer Reproductive: - Low birth weight School absences Increased Hospital admissions

7 Ozone Ozone Invisible gas Harmful at ground level Main component in smog in our area Secondary It forms in the atmosphere Santa Barbara AQMD

8 Ozone Health Effects Changes in lung function Ozone Health Effects Throat irritation Chest discomfort Increases in respiratory symptoms Trouble breathing Exacerbation of asthma Increases in school absences Increased mortality rates Higher risks of asthma for children living in communities with higher ozone levels (USC Children's Health Study)

9 Air Quality Index (AQI) Five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: Ground-level ozone Particulate Carbon monoxide, Sulfur dioxide Nitrogen dioxide. Early Morning evening

10 We ve come a long way Last 30 Years: Population increase Number of cars increase Productivity increase Job increase Pollution levels have fallen. Better air quality Study found Millennials in Southern California breathe easier than Gen-Xers who came of age in the 90s. Better health

11 Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study (MATES) 10 monitoring sites Focus on toxics exposure and risk MATES MATES III IV (2005) 2012 Cancer risk decreased by >50%

12 You can make a difference You can make a difference Stay informed More information Check daily air pollution forecasts in your area. Sign up for air alerts and & SCAQMD s app Criteria pollutants EPA s (Environmental Protection Agency) California Office of Health Hazard Assesment (OEHHA): Toxics Agency for toxic substances & disease registry s ToxFAQs:

13 Summary Air pollution is linked to many health effects Summary Different pollutants cause different health outcomes depending on their concentration and the exposure time Ozone: Respiratory system PM: Cardiovascular and respiratory effects Improved air quality in Southern California is linked to improved children s respiratory health You can personally take action in protecting your health and those that you love. SCAQMD continues to monitor and reduce criteria pollutants and toxics in the South Coast Basin

14 Cleaning the Air in the Most Impacted Communities AB617, A new opportunity

15 Cleaner Air Clean Technology Investments Develop Local Partnerships Community focus Enhanced Transparency Air Monitoring Easier Access to Information

16 16 5 Main Components Community Air Monitoring Plan Community Emissions Reduction Plan Best Emissions Controls Data Easier Access to Emissions Data Clean Technology Investments

17 17 Community ID Community Identification Today s focus Air Monitoring Emissions Reduction Plan Cleaner Air

18 18 Approach Community Input Community Identification & Prioritization Available Information

19 19 Available information Source Location Permitted Facilities, Freight and Transportation Corridors Multiple Air Toxic Studies (MATES) Air Toxics Cancer Risk CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Socioeconomic Factors, Environmental Factors

20 20 Source location Large stationary sources

21 21 Environmental & Socioeconomic Indicators State-wide - Legend Top 25% CalEnviroScreen3.0

22 22 Air Toxics Cancer Risk Main findings: Diesel Particulate Matter (PM) accounted for 2/3 of air toxics cancer risk Ports (ships), rail yards and goods movement corridors (trucks) are large sources of diesel PM. Cancer Risk Per Million MATES IV

23 23 Feedback on Community Identification & Prioritization approach Community location Description of the community Description of needs Description of air pollution concern By May 7 th a letter to: ab617@aqmd.gov Mail a letter to: Attn: AB617 forms Copley Dr. Diamond Bar, CA 91765

24 24 Current SCAQMD approach Close coordination with California Air Resources Board (CARB) Using existing and new resources Pursuing early actions

25 Timeline Feb- April May- June SCAQMD receives public input on community selection criteria and recommendations SCAQMD staff draft of communities and prioritization and seeks public feedback on draft list July SCAQMD Board considers list of communities and prioritization Oct CARB board considers statewide AB617 strategy

26 Stay

27 Discussion What type of information should we consider for selecting and prioritizing communities? What is the best way for us to get your input? ( , website, social media, city governments etc.) For additional information: Phone number: (909)

28 Pedro Piqueras, Ph.D.

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